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Which of the following controls related to physical sec…

Which of the following controls related to physical security is NOT an administrative control?

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A.
Personnel controls

B.
Alarms

C.
Training

D.
Emergency response and procedures

Explanation:
Alarms are an example of a physical control type, not an administrative control.
Controls are put into place to reduce the risk an organization faces, and they come in three main flavors:
administrative, technical, and physical. Administrative controls are commonly referred to as “soft controls”
because they are more management-oriented. Examples of administrative controls are security documentation,
risk management, personnel security, and training. Technical controls (also called logical controls) are software
or hardware components, as in firewalls, IDS, encryption, identification and authentication mechanisms. And
physical controls are items put into place to protect facility, personnel, and resources. Examples of physical
controls are security guards, locks, fencing, and lighting.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Personnel controls are an example of an administrative control. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
C: Training is an example of an administrative control. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
D: Emergency response and procedures are an example of an administrative control. Therefore, this answer is
incorrect.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 28


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